S P I C E 🌶

1

The moon phase is right
tonight—
The astrological signs
are aligned
in sensual position,
most favored,
to create
delicious possibilities.

2

This is when I arrange
to summon you.
To order
Mandarin takeout
favorite dishes
brought to me by you,
most deserving lover—
hot chili pepper!

3

Year of the Ox, horn’ed,
strong,
single-minded,
and purposefully so
when comes to
deft technique
when serving a Tiger
of her Year, your Queen.